US4188945A
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Surgical cloth
Assignee: TRIPLUS SJUKVARDSPRODUKTER AB
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Filing: 1978-08-14
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Granted: 1980-02-19
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Expires: 1998-08-14
Abstract
Abstract A surgical cloth intended as a protection of the wound edges of an incision. The surgical cloth is provided with a central hole, which uncovers the operation area. A hem surrounds the hole and a rigid but flexible thread is introduced into the hem through an opening. The thread has a loop at one end and the opposite end of the thread is passed through said loop. The size of the hole can be adjusted by tightening or loosening the thread.
Inventors
- 👤 Bjorn Wenander
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 03:31
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B46/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A surgical cloth provided with a central hole, which uncovers the operation area, said cloth being intended as a protection of the wound edges around an incision, wherein the cloth is provided with a hem surrounding the hole, the hem being provided with an opening through which a rigid, flexible thread is intended to be introduced, one of the ends of the thread being provided with a loop through which the opposite end of the thread is passed, said thread having a length exceeding that of the hem surrounding the hole and the thread being displaceable in the hem for adjusting the size of the hole.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
A surgical cloth provided with a central hole, which uncovers the operation area, said cloth being intended as a protection of the wound edges around an incision, wherein the cloth is provided with a hem surrounding the hole, the hem being provided with an opening through which a rigid, flexible thread is intended to be introduced, one of the ends of the thread being provided with a loop through which the opposite end of the thread is passed, said thread having a length exceeding that of the hem surrounding the hole and the thread being displaceable in the hem for adjusting the size of the hole.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-02-18 | 1983-08-20 | 1984-02-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-02-18 | 1987-08-20 | 1988-02-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-02-18 | 1991-08-20 | 1992-02-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |